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25 | At 1:30pm on 12/1/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Gallo met with licensee Jeannette Stillwell for the purpose of an unannounced required 1-year inspection. Licensee states no other adults are present in the home today except for their assistant, who was present during the inspection. Upon arrival, LPA observed a total census of 6 children, consisting of 5 preschool children and 1 infant.
Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility, and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include all upstairs and boiler room. Licensee acknowledged that children must never enter these areas. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Per Licensee, there are no weapons in the home and all toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. A pool is properly barricaded with a 5ft fence that does not obstruct view and features a self-latching gate that opens outward. Stairs are properly fenced to prevent access to children. There are no fireplaces in the licensed sections of the home. Outdoor play space is partially fenced, and licensee understands that 100% supervision is required in unfenced areas.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
LPA reviewed 6 children’s files and observed them to be complete. A current roster is being maintained and fire and disaster drills are documented. Current CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 12/2025, and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training was verified for the Licensee and expires 8/2025.
(Report continues LIC809-C)
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